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1.2 "Mr. Watson, Come Here. I Want to See You." |
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1.3 Technology of the Telephone |
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1.4.2 Automatic Exchanges |
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1.5 Long-Distance Communication |
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1.6 Need for Multiplexing |
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1.7 Techniques of Multiplexing |
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1.8 Multiplexing Structure of FDM Schemes |
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1.9 Capacities of Various Analog (FDM) Multiplexing Systems |
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1.10 Digital Multiplexing |
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1.10.1 Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy |
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1.10.2 Synchronous Digital Hierarchy |
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1.10.3 Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing |
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1.10.4 Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing |
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1.10.5 Optical Transport Network |
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Critical Thinking Questions |
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2 Advent of Digital Technology |
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2.1 Analog Communication Systems |
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2.2 Problems in Analog Communication Systems |
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2.2.2 Noise and Interference |
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2.2.2.2 Relevance of Type of Noise |
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2.2.3.1 Amplitude Distortion |
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2.2.3.2 Phase Distortion or Delay Distortion |
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2.2.3.3 Harmonic Distortion |
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2.2.4 Cross-Talk, Echoes, and Singing |
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2.3 What Is Done about These Problems |
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2.6 Processing of Digital Signal |
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2.7 Channel Capacity in Digital Technology |
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2.8 Advantages of Digital Technology |
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2.8.1 Universality of Components and Media |
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2.8.2 Cheap and Reliable Storage |
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2.8.3 Low Cost of the Equipment |
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2.8.5 Use of Microprocessor |
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2.8.6 Less Precision Required |
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37 | (1) |
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2.9 Disadvantages of Digital Technology |
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37 | (4) |
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38 | (1) |
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Critical Thinking Questions |
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39 | (1) |
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3 Analog-to-Digital Conversion and TDM Principles |
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3.1 Analog and Digital Signals |
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3.1.1 Continuous Time Analog Signal |
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3.1.2 Discrete Time Analog Signal |
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3.1.4 Digital Signal Processing |
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3.3 (Analog) Pulse Modulation |
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3.3.1 Pulse Amplitude Modulation |
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3.3.2 Pulse Width Modulation |
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3.3.3 Pulse Position Modulation |
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48 | (1) |
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3.4 Digital Pulse Code Modulation |
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49 | (7) |
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53 | (1) |
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3.5 Other Digital Modulations |
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3.5.3 Adaptive Differential PCM |
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3.5.4 Adaptive Delta Modulation |
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3.6 A/D and D/A Converters |
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3.6.3 Accuracy of A/D and D/A Conversion |
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3.7 Time Division Multiplexing |
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61 | (8) |
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63 | (2) |
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65 | (2) |
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Critical Thinking Questions |
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67 | (1) |
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4 Line Coding and Digital Modulation |
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4.1 Factors Affecting the Choice of Line Code |
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4.1.3 Bandwidth Requirement |
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4.1.5 Performance Monitoring Features |
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4.2.1 Unipolar (RZ) Code (On-Off) |
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4.2.3 Alternate Mark Inversion Code (Bipolar Code) |
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4.2.4 High Density Bipolar-3 Code |
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4.2.5 Coded Mark Inversion Code |
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4.2.7 Multilevel Line Codes |
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4.3 Digital Modulation Techniques |
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4.3.1 Amplitude Modulation (ASK) |
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4.3.1.1 Demodulation of Amplitude-Modulated Carrier |
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4.3.2 Frequency Shift Keying |
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4.3.2.1 Demodulation of FSK Signals |
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4.3.3.1 Demodulation of PSK |
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4.3.4 Multiple Phase Shift Keying |
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4.3.5 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation |
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4.3.6 Digital Modulations for Optical Fiber Transmission |
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4.4 Other Means of Improving the Timing Content |
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92 | (1) |
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4.4.3 Adding Redundant Bits |
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Critical Thinking Questions |
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100 | (1) |
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5.2 Significance of the Clock |
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5.2.1 Triggering the Events |
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5.2.2 Reception of Digital Bit Stream |
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5.4.1 Multivibrator Clock |
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5.4.2 Crystal Oscillator Clock |
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5.5 Clock Accuracy Required in Communication Systems |
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110 | (1) |
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Critical Thinking Questions |
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111 | (1) |
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6 Signal Impairments, Error Detection, and Correction |
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6.1 Types of Signal Impairments |
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6.4 Intersymbol Interference |
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6.4.1 Effect of Pulse Shape on ISI |
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6.5.1 Control of Jitter and Wander |
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6.5.1.1 Phase-Locked Loop |
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127 | (2) |
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129 | (1) |
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6.7.1 Use of Error Detecting Line Codes |
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131 | (1) |
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6.7.2 Inserting Parity Bits |
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131 | (2) |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (3) |
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6.8.1 Repetition of Packets Containing Errored Bits (Automatic Repeat Request) |
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6.8.2 Forward Error Correction |
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137 | (4) |
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6.10 Required Link Performance |
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141 | (4) |
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142 | (1) |
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Critical Thinking Questions |
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143 | (1) |
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144 | (1) |
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7.1 Synchronization Process |
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7.1.1 Correct Detection of Symbols |
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7.1.1.4 Equalization and Pulse Shaping |
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7.1.2 Timing Recovery and Clock Synchronization |
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7.2 Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Systems |
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7.2.1 Asynchronous Systems |
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7.2.2 Synchronous Systems |
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7.4 Plesiochronous Networks |
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159 | (2) |
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7.6 Elastic Store and Controlled Slips |
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7.7 Line Synchronization vs. Networks Synchronization |
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7.8 Types of Network Synchronization |
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7.8.1 Master-Slave Synchronization |
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7.8.1.1 Using Primary and Secondary Reference Clocks |
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7.8.1.2 By Timing Distribution through GPS |
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7.8.2 Mutual Synchronization |
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7.9 Pseudosynchronization |
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7.9.1 Permitted Number of Slips in Pseudosynchronization Network |
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7.9.2 Slip Rate Calculations |
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7.10 Synchronization Network Engineering (Planning a Synchronous Network) |
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7.10.1 Network Synchronization Areas |
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7.10.2 Synchronization Chain |
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7.10.3 Master Clock SSUs and SECs |
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7.10.3.1 Master Clock (PRC) |
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7.10.3.2 Synchronization Supply Unit |
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7.10.3.3 SDH Equipment Slave Clocks |
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175 | (1) |
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7.10.4 Typical Synchronous Network |
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7.10.5 Synchronization Principles and Timing Loops |
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7.10.6 Synchronization Status Message |
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179 | (1) |
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180 | (3) |
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183 | (1) |
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8 Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy |
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8.1 Pulse Code Modulation |
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186 | (7) |
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187 | (1) |
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8.1.2 PCM/E1/2MB Multiplexing Structure |
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188 | (1) |
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189 | (1) |
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8.1.4.1 Time Slot 0 Details |
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190 | (1) |
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8.2 Higher-Order Multiplexing/Hierarchical Multiplexing |
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193 | (15) |
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194 | (2) |
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8.2.2 E1 Bit Rate Variation |
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196 | (1) |
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8.2.3 Justification or Bit Stuffing |
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196 | (2) |
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8.2.4 Number of Justification Bits |
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198 | (1) |
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8.2.5 Justification Control |
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199 | (2) |
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201 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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8.2.7 E2 Bit Rate and Bit Rate Adaptation of E1s |
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8.2.8 Bit Rate Adaptation |
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207 | (1) |
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8.2.9 Positive/Negative Justification |
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207 | (1) |
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8.2.10 Variable Bit Rates of E2 |
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207 | (1) |
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208 | (3) |
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209 | (1) |
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8.3.2 Bit Rate Adaptation in E3 |
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211 | (1) |
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212 | (1) |
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8.4.2 Bit Rate Adaptation in E4 |
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8.6 Framing Stages, Tributary Data, Overhead, and Payload Bits |
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217 | (1) |
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8.7 North American PDH Hierarchy |
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218 | (1) |
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8.8 Types of Line Codes used in PDH |
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219 | (1) |
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8.9 Synchronization in PDH |
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219 | (7) |
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8.9.1 Using Master-Slave Synchronization |
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221 | (1) |
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8.9.2 Using High-Accuracy Clocks |
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222 | (1) |
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8.9.3 Clock Accuracy and Number of Slips in PDH Systems |
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223 | (1) |
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224 | (1) |
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8.9.5 E1 Synchronization through Plesiochronous Network |
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225 | (1) |
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8.10 Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Multiplexing |
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226 | (1) |
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227 | (6) |
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228 | (3) |
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231 | (1) |
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231 | (2) |
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9 Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy Maintenance Alarms |
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233 | (16) |
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234 | (1) |
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234 | (1) |
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235 | (2) |
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9.4 Alarm Indication Signal |
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237 | (1) |
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9.5 Remote Defect Indication |
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238 | (1) |
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9.6 Determination of Fault Location |
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239 | (1) |
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9.7 Loss of Multiframe Alignment |
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240 | (1) |
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9.8 Multiframe Alignment AIS |
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241 | (1) |
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241 | (8) |
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247 | (1) |
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Critical Thinking Questions |
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248 | (1) |
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248 | (1) |
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10 Synchronous Digital Hierarchy |
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249 | (68) |
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10.1 Evolution of Synchronous Digital Hierarchy |
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249 | (3) |
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252 | (3) |
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10.2.2 Direct Drop/Insert of Tributaries |
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253 | (1) |
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10.2.3 Automatic Protection Switching/Self-Healing |
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253 | (1) |
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10.2.4 Compatibility with the Prevailing Standards |
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253 | (1) |
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10.2.5 Vendor Compatibility |
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254 | (1) |
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10.2.6 Compatibility with Data Communication Protocols |
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254 | (1) |
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10.2.7 Excellent Operations, Administration, and Management |
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255 | (1) |
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10.3 Price to Be Paid for the Advantages |
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255 | (1) |
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10.3.1 Establishing Timing Distribution throughout the Network |
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255 | (1) |
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10.3.2 Added Jitter Due to Pointer Adjustment |
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255 | (1) |
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10.3.3 Poorer Framing Efficiency |
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256 | (1) |
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10.4 Synchronous Transport Module |
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256 | (2) |
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258 | (4) |
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10.5.1 Justification of E1 Tributaries |
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259 | (1) |
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10.5.2 Frame Rate of STM-1 |
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259 | (3) |
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262 | (2) |
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264 | (2) |
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266 | (2) |
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268 | (3) |
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10.9.1 Regenerator Section Overhead |
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270 | (1) |
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10.9.2 Multiplex Section Overhead |
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270 | (1) |
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270 | (1) |
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270 | (1) |
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271 | (1) |
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272 | (2) |
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10.12 Further Multiplexing |
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274 | (6) |
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274 | (1) |
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10.12.2 Tributary Unit Groups |
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275 | (1) |
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276 | (1) |
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10.12.4 Administrative Unit |
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277 | (3) |
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10.13 Multiplexing of Higher-Order PDH Tributaries |
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280 | (3) |
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10.13.1 Multiplexing Structure of E4 |
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280 | (2) |
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10.13.2 Multiplexing of E2 Rate (8.448 Mbps) |
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282 | (1) |
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10.13.3 Multiplexing Routes |
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282 | (1) |
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10.13.4 Significance of AUG |
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283 | (1) |
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10.14 Complete SDH Multiplexing Structure |
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283 | (3) |
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284 | (2) |
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10.15 Frame Structure of STM-1 |
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286 | (2) |
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288 | (20) |
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288 | (4) |
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10.16.1.1 Floating Frames |
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292 | (3) |
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295 | (1) |
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10.16.2.1 Functioning and Purpose |
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296 | (1) |
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10.16.3 Summary of Pointer Advantages |
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297 | (1) |
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10.16.4 Disadvantages of Pointer |
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298 | (1) |
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10.16.5 AU-4 Pointer Details |
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299 | (2) |
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10.16.5.1 Justifications and Pointer Adjustment |
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301 | (2) |
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303 | (1) |
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10.16.6 Bit Rate Adjustment Range of Pointer |
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304 | (1) |
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305 | (1) |
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10.16.8 Details of TU Pointer |
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306 | (2) |
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10.17 Formation of Higher-Order STMs |
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308 | (2) |
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10.17.1 AUG Level Multiplexing |
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308 | (1) |
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10.17.2 STM-1 Level Multiplexing |
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309 | (1) |
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10.18 Frame Structure of Higher-Order STMs |
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310 | (7) |
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311 | (3) |
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Critical Thinking Questions |
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314 | (1) |
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315 | (2) |
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11 Operations and Maintenance in SDH |
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317 | (42) |
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11.1 Performance Monitoring |
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318 | (9) |
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11.1.1 Systems Out-of-Service Performance Monitoring |
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318 | (1) |
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11.1.2 In-Circuit Performance Monitoring |
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319 | (2) |
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321 | (3) |
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11.1.2.2 Indications Generated by Parity Bytes |
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324 | (3) |
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11.2 Fault Diagnostics and Restoration |
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327 | (7) |
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327 | (1) |
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327 | (1) |
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11.2.3 Alarm Indication Signal |
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328 | (1) |
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11.2.4 Remote Defect Indication |
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329 | (1) |
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11.2.4.1 Higher-Order Path Remote Defect Indication |
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329 | (1) |
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11.2.5 Further Transmission of AIS to AU + TU Levels |
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330 | (1) |
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11.2.6 Multiplex Section Excessive Errors |
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331 | (1) |
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11.2.7 Loss of Pointer (AU-LOP and TU-LOP) |
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332 | (1) |
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11.2.8 Higher-Order Path Unequipped and Lower-Order Path Unequipped |
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333 | (1) |
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11.2.9 Trace Identifier Mismatch |
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333 | (1) |
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11.2.10 Signal Label Mismatch |
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334 | (1) |
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11.2.11 Tributary Unit Loss of Multiframe |
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334 | (1) |
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11.3 Summary of SDH Alarms and Indication |
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334 | (3) |
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11.3.1 SDH Performance Indicators |
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334 | (3) |
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337 | (1) |
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337 | (1) |
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337 | (1) |
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11.4 Performance Monitoring Parameters |
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337 | (3) |
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11.4.1 Error Performance Objectives |
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339 | (1) |
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11.5 Roles of Other Overhead Bytes |
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340 | (2) |
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340 | (1) |
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11.5.1.1 Bytes E1 (RSOH) and E2 (MSOH) |
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340 | (1) |
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11.5.1.2 Byte F1 (User Channel) (RSOH) |
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341 | (1) |
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11.5.1.3 Bytes K1 and K2 (MSOH) |
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341 | (1) |
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11.5.1.4 Byte S1 (Synchronization Status Message Byte) |
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341 | (1) |
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11.5.1.5 Δ Bytes (RSOH): Media-Dependent Byte |
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342 | (1) |
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11.5.1.6 Bytes X (Reserved for National Use) |
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342 | (1) |
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11.5.1.7 Bytes D1 to D12: Data Communication (DCC) Bytes |
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342 | (1) |
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342 | (1) |
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11.6 Overhead Bytes Summary |
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342 | (4) |
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11.6.1 Regenerator Section Overhead |
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343 | (1) |
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11.6.2 Multiplex Section Overhead |
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344 | (1) |
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11.6.3 Higher-Order Path Overhead |
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344 | (2) |
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11.6.4 Lower-Order Path Overhead |
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346 | (1) |
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11.7 Network Management in SDH |
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346 | (13) |
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11.7.1 Network Management System |
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347 | (1) |
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11.7.1.1 Distributed Control |
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347 | (1) |
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11.7.1.2 Distributed Authorization |
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348 | (1) |
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11.7.1.3 Customer-Managed Links |
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349 | (1) |
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11.7.2 Complete Telecommunications Network Management |
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349 | (1) |
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349 | (1) |
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350 | (1) |
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351 | (1) |
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11.7.3.3 Performance Monitoring |
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352 | (1) |
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11.7.3.4 Fault Diagnostics and Management Alarms |
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353 | (1) |
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353 | (1) |
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11.7.3.6 Timing Management |
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354 | (1) |
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11.7.3.7 Maintenance Operations |
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354 | (1) |
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355 | (2) |
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357 | (1) |
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358 | (1) |
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12 SDH Architecture and Protection Mechanism |
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359 | (40) |
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12.1 SDH Network Elements |
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360 | (3) |
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12.1.1 Terminal Multiplexer |
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360 | (1) |
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361 | (1) |
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12.1.3 Add/Drop Multiplexer |
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361 | (1) |
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12.1.4 Digital Cross Connect |
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362 | (1) |
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12.1.4.1 Higher-Order Cross Connect |
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362 | (1) |
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12.1.4.2 Lower-Order Cross Connect |
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362 | (1) |
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12.2 SDH Network Topologies |
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363 | (2) |
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12.3 Work and Protect Paths |
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365 | (1) |
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366 | (1) |
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12.5 Protection Switching Schemes |
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367 | (4) |
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12.5.1 1 + 1 Protection Scheme |
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367 | (2) |
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12.5.2 1:1 Protection Scheme |
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369 | (1) |
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12.5.3 1:N Protection Scheme |
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369 | (2) |
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371 | (1) |
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12.7 Types of Automatic Protection Switching |
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371 | (1) |
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12.8 MS Dedicated Ring Protection |
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372 | (1) |
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12.9 MS Shared Ring Protection |
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373 | (13) |
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12.9.1.1 Principles of Working |
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374 | (3) |
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12.9.1.2 Switching Mechanism |
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377 | (5) |
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12.9.2 Commands for Protection Switching |
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382 | (1) |
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12.9.2.1 Commands Activated through K1 Byte |
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382 | (3) |
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12.9.2.2 Commands Activated through K2 Byte |
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385 | (1) |
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12.10 Other Important Features of Protection Switching |
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386 | (3) |
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386 | (1) |
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12.10.2 Switching Initiation Time |
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387 | (1) |
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387 | (1) |
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12.10.4 Switching Protocol |
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387 | (1) |
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387 | (1) |
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388 | (1) |
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388 | (1) |
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12.10.8 Nonpreemptible Unprotected Traffic (NUT) |
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388 | (1) |
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12.10.9 DXC Byte Commands |
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389 | (1) |
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12.11 Subnetwork Connection Protection |
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389 | (3) |
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12.11.1 Principles of Working |
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390 | (1) |
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12.11.2 Switching Mechanism |
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390 | (2) |
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12.11.3 Other Important Features |
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392 | (1) |
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12.12 Comparison of Various Protection Schemes |
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392 | (1) |
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12.13 Deployment of Protection in a Network |
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393 | (6) |
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395 | (2) |
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Critical Thinking Questions |
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397 | (1) |
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397 | (2) |
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399 | (16) |
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13.1 Problems in Interfacing Data and SDH |
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401 | (1) |
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13.1.1 Difference in the Bit-Stream Structure |
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401 | (1) |
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13.1.2 Difference in Signaling (Protocol) |
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401 | (1) |
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13.1.3 Difference in Throughput Rate |
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402 | (1) |
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402 | (1) |
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403 | (2) |
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13.4 Contiguous Concatenation |
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405 | (2) |
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13.5 Mapping of ATM Frames |
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407 | (3) |
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13.5.1 ATM Mapping in VC-4 |
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408 | (1) |
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13.5.2 ATM Mapping in VC-2 |
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409 | (1) |
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13.6 Mapping of HDLC, PPP, Ethernet, IP, and LAPS |
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410 | (1) |
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13.7 Shortcomings of Data over SDH |
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411 | (4) |
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13.7.1 Requirement of Concatenation Feature |
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411 | (1) |
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13.7.2 Inefficient Capacity Utilization |
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412 | (1) |
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13.7.3 Stuffing Bytes Requirement |
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412 | (1) |
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13.7.4 Handling of Multiple Protocols |
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412 | (1) |
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412 | (1) |
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Critical Thinking Questions |
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413 | (1) |
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414 | (1) |
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14 Emerging Systems and the Future of SDH |
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415 | (38) |
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14.1 Case for Ethernet Backbone |
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416 | (2) |
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418 | (1) |
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418 | (24) |
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14.3.1 Virtual Concatenation |
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419 | (1) |
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419 | (1) |
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14.3.1.2 Mapping of 10-Mbps Ethernet |
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420 | (1) |
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14.3.1.3 Efficiencies of Other Services |
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421 | (2) |
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14.3.1.4 Resilience through V-CAT |
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423 | (1) |
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14.3.1.5 Payload Identification and Realignment |
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423 | (4) |
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14.3.1.6 Payload Identification and Realignment in LO-V-CAT |
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427 | (1) |
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14.3.2 Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme |
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428 | (1) |
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14.3.2.1 Improving the Link Reliability (Resilience) |
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429 | (1) |
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14.3.2.2 Automatic Removal of Failed Members |
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429 | (1) |
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14.3.2.3 In-Service Resizing of Bandwidth |
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430 | (1) |
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14.3.2.4 Provisioning of Asymmetric Bandwidth |
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431 | (1) |
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14.3.2.5 Working with Non-LCAS Nodes |
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431 | (1) |
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14.3.2.6 LCAS Operation (Higher Order) |
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431 | (2) |
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14.3.2.7 Lower-Order LCAS |
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433 | (1) |
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14.3.3 Generic Framing Procedure |
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434 | (1) |
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435 | (1) |
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14.3.3.2 Advantages of GFP |
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436 | (2) |
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14.3.3.3 GFP Frame Structure |
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438 | (1) |
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439 | (1) |
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14.3.3.5 Frame-Mapped GFP |
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439 | (1) |
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14.3.3.6 Transparent Mapped GFP |
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440 | (1) |
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14.3.3.7 Comparison of GFP(F) and GFP(T) |
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441 | (1) |
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14.4 Resilient Packet Ring |
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442 | (3) |
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14.4.1 Classes of Service in RPR |
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443 | (1) |
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444 | (1) |
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444 | (1) |
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444 | (1) |
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14.5 New-Generation Network Elements |
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445 | (1) |
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14.5.1 Multiservice Provisioning Platform |
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445 | (1) |
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14.5.2 Multiservice Switching Platform |
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445 | (1) |
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14.5.3 Multiservice Transport Node |
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445 | (1) |
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14.5.4 Wave Length Division Multiplexing |
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445 | (1) |
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14.5.5 Optical Transport Network |
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445 | (1) |
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445 | (1) |
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14.6 What Is the Future, SDH or Packet Networks? |
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446 | (7) |
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448 | (2) |
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Critical Thinking Questions |
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450 | (1) |
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450 | (3) |
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15 Transmission Media for PDH/SDH and OFC Technology |
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453 | (30) |
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15.1 Types of Media for PDH/SDH Transmission |
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453 | (6) |
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453 | (2) |
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455 | (1) |
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456 | (1) |
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15.1.4 Free Space Optics (Air Fiber) |
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457 | (1) |
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15.1.5 Optical Fiber Cable |
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458 | (1) |
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15.2 Optical Fiber Communication Technology |
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459 | (12) |
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459 | (2) |
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15.2.2 Optical Frequency/Wavelength Used |
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461 | (2) |
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15.2.3 Types of Optical Fibers |
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463 | (1) |
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463 | (1) |
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464 | (1) |
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464 | (1) |
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15.2.3.4 Single Mode Fiber |
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465 | (1) |
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15.2.3.5 Dispersion-Shifted Fibers |
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465 | (1) |
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15.2.3.6 Step Index Fiber |
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466 | (1) |
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15.2.3.7 Graded Index Fibers |
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466 | (1) |
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15.2.4 OFC System Components |
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467 | (1) |
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467 | (2) |
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469 | (2) |
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15.3 All Optical Networks |
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471 | (4) |
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15.3.1 Optical Amplifiers |
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471 | (1) |
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15.3.2 Wavelength Division Multiplexing |
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472 | (2) |
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15.3.3 Optical Cross Connect |
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474 | (1) |
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15.3.4 Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer |
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474 | (1) |
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475 | (8) |
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477 | (1) |
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477 | (1) |
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478 | (2) |
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Critical Thinking Questions |
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480 | (1) |
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481 | (2) |
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16 Introduction to Optical Transport Networks |
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483 | (28) |
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485 | (1) |
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16.2 Multiplexing Structure of OTN |
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485 | (3) |
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16.2.1 Optical Payload Unit |
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487 | (1) |
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487 | (1) |
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16.2.3 Optical Transport Unit |
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487 | (1) |
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487 | (1) |
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16.2.5 Optical Channel Carrier |
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487 | (1) |
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16.2.6 Optical Channel Group |
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487 | (1) |
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16.2.7 Optical Transport Module |
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488 | (1) |
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16.2.8 Optical Multiplex Section |
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488 | (1) |
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16.2.9 Optical Transmission Section |
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488 | (1) |
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16.3 Multiplexing Hierarchy of OTN |
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488 | (4) |
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492 | (1) |
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16.5 OTN Domain Interfaces |
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493 | (1) |
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16.5.1 Intradomain Interface |
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493 | (1) |
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16.5.2 Interdomain Interface |
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493 | (1) |
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494 | (2) |
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16.6.1 Very High Link Capacity |
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494 | (1) |
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16.6.2 Forward Error Corrections |
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494 | (1) |
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16.6.3 Backward Compatibility with Existing Protocols |
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494 | (1) |
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16.6.4 Improved Efficiency for Data Traffic |
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494 | (1) |
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16.6.5 Reduced Number of Regenerators |
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495 | (1) |
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16.6.6 Strong Management and Protection |
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495 | (1) |
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16.6.7 Quick Localization of Faults |
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495 | (1) |
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16.7 Frame Structure of OTN |
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496 | (7) |
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497 | (1) |
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497 | (2) |
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499 | (3) |
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502 | (1) |
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16.8 Forward Error Correction |
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503 | (3) |
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16.9 Operations and Maintenance in OTN |
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506 | (1) |
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16.9.1 Forward Defect Indication |
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506 | (1) |
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16.9.2 Open Connections Indication |
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506 | (1) |
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506 | (1) |
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16.9.4 Payload Missing Indications |
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506 | (1) |
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507 | (4) |
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508 | (2) |
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Critical Thinking Questions |
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510 | (1) |
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510 | (1) |
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